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All told, the proposed development will have nine acres of green space. 

Landlords will no longer be able to get large rent increases above the allowable rent increase limit when other units in the same geographic area rent for higher amounts.

The Abbotsford Police Department hosted an appreciation day Saturday to thank community members for their support in the past year.

If you have last-minute holiday mail to send, you've still got a little bit of time. But not much.

Richard Lamarche credits the annual Union Gospel Mission Christmas dinner for helping him get sober and off the streets.

Thomas Haas is in the kitchen with his festive recipe for a Chestnut Mont Blanc.

Peak holiday travel season can come with its headaches and rewards. Seasoned travel agent Lisa Durby shares her advice for travellers and blogger Elaine Rystead offers ideas for B.C. escapes.

Under the new rules, landlords won't be able to apply to jack up rents to match what tenants in pricier nearby units pay.

Son of the legendary Gordie Howe – Murray Howe – reflects on his late father’s legacy as he tells Jay about his new book “Nine Lessons I learned from my father.”

Scott from Gardenworks is on hand with his top tips for picking out the best Christmas tree for your home. He also shows you his alternative ideas to decorating your tree.

Vancouver filmmaker and former professional mountain biker Darcy Hennessey Turenne shows how freeride biking began in B.C. in her new film, The Moment.

Thomas Haas is in the kitchen with his festive recipe for a Chetnut Mont Blanc.

Dale Saip and Tyson Sexsmith join Jay with information on what fans can expect at the Giants Legends Night.

Kathy Powelson from Paws for Hope has an important message for anyone thinking about giving a pet as a present this holiday season.

Sat, Dec 9: Kaitlyn Herbst gets some tips of how to deck out your house without breaking the bank.

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Study finds iPhone health app miscounts your daily steps
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Ever find yourself a few steps shy of hitting the 10,000 mark? Turns out your smartphone might be holding you back. The popular iPhone health app isn't the most reliable personal trainer, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia ...

UBC study finds smartphones health apps often underestimate the amount of physical activity exerted by users.

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On Haida Gwaii, logging plans expose rift in reconciliation
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The B.C. government is "pursuing profit over culture and community" by selling logging rights on Haida Gwaii without permission, the president of the Council of the Haida Nation says. Kil tlaats 'gaa, whose English name is Peter Lantin, compared the ...

The B.C. government is "pursuing profit over culture and community" by selling logging rights on Haida Gwaii without permission, the Council of the Haida Nation has warned.

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Booze-makers hope top court frees more than beer
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Many B.C. alcohol makers hope to see Canada's top court open up interprovincial trade by ruling on the side of a New Brunswick man whose fight to bring home cheap booze from Quebec could change the country's internal trade system. Gerard Comeau fought ...and more »

B.C.’s alcohol makers are keen to see Canada’s top court open up interprovincial trade by ruling on the side of the #freethebeer fighter.

Surrey RCMP don't believe drugs or alcohol were involved in the incident.

"Make sure you have what you need," Annette Poitras cautioned would-be hikers while speaking at the B.C. Justice Institute Friday night.

It's the final — and some might say the best — meteor shower of the year: the Geminids. Here's what to expect.

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Vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians on foggy night in Surrey - British ...
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The pedestrians were in a marked crosswalk at 128 Street and 80 Avenue when they were hit by a Jeep.and more »

The pedestrians were in a marked crosswalk at 128 Street and 80 Avenue when they were hit by a Jeep.

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TransLink selects new company to oversee HandyDART services
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TransLink plans to change the provider that operates its HandyDART services for the disabled, but the Metro Vancouver transit authority won't be taking control of the operation. First Canada has been chosen to be the new service provider, replacing MVT ...and more »

TransLink plans to change the provider that operates its HandyDART services for the disabled, but the Metro Vancouver transit authority won't be taking control of the operation.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, December 8, 2017.

Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan is replacing Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson as chair of the mayor’s council. Aaron McArthur has the story.

Seattle is on the road to getting an NHL expansion franchise, which could become the Canuck’s newest rivals. Paul Johnson reports.

First responders arrive to find a fatally injured man in the backyard of a Langley townhouse complex. Rumina Days has more.

John Hua has a story about how the Vancouver General Hospital has launched a program to capture ozone destroying emissions created in the operating room.

A new diversity program is being implemented at Cowichan Secondary school in Duncan after a student brawl was caught on tape. Neetu Garcha has more.

As more and more people are online shopping, there has been a steady increase in parcel thefts. Anne Drewa has more with Consumer Matters and how you can ensure your items get to their destination safely.

Police identify a person of interest in a pair of sex assaults in East Vancouver where the suspect seemed to stalk his victims while wearing a surgical mask. Jill Bennett reports.

"We are asking people to take steps not to tempt a thief."

“It means that surgeries are approximately equal to 2 million cars on the road every year."

Jamie Bacon's girlfriend died of an apparent accidental overdose on the same day charges of murder were stayed against him

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Stranded deer rescued from frozen lake in British Columbia's Okanagan
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Two members of a British Columbia search crew carried out an unusual rescue this week after they received a call about a deer stranded on an ice-covered lake. A deer that was rescued from the ice on Tunkwa Lake in British Columbia is shown in this ...and more »

The City of Vancouver is looking at how to help keep longstanding businesses from being displaced.

Nordic skier Bob Thompson is hoping to head to the Pyeongchang Olympics in 2018.

It’s that time of year when ski resorts across the province are opening the slopes for the season, but for one ski resort in the south Okanagan opening day has special meaning. As Shelby Thom reports, this day never came during afew previous seasons, making skiers and snowboarders even more grateful for the resurrection of...

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Nic Dowd from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenceman Jordan Subban.

On Friday, the federal and provincial governments, along with local workers, celebrated the unveiling of the science vessel Sir John Franklin, which was entirely designed and built on B.C.'s North Shore by Seaspan as part of a national shipbuilding strategy.

N.Y. Islanders coach using example of veteran John Tavares to push Mat Barzal to greatness.

Police say the assailant was wearing a surgical mask in both incidents.

SECOND SHOW Added! After selling out in minutes, Livenation and the Eagles have announced a second show at Rogers Arena for May 11th, 2018

Vancouver police are asking for help identifying a person of interest in two unsolved sex assaults involving a man in a surgical mask.

While Green Party MLAs urged a last-minute push against Site C, the Liberal member for Peace River warned of catastrophic effects if the $8.8-billion project is quashed.